'Like celebrating the Nazi Holocaust': Backlash as Moreland City Council dumps Australia Day

Moreland City Council's decision to dump Australia Day celebrations, comparing it to "celebrating the Nazi Holocaust", has been condemned by the federal government.

The inner-north Melbourne council voted at a meeting on Wednesday night to drop any reference to Australia Day but continue to hold citizenship ceremonies on January 26. Councillors also voted to join the push to change the date.

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